Poll Results: Do mining jobs offer a bright future?
Do people in mining think the industry has a bright future? And would they encourage young people into a mining career?
by Steve Heather · Sep 10, 2019
How to avoid mining recruitment job scammers
As the mining industry has picked up, scammers have appeared, to take advantage of jobseekers. Here’s how to avoid them.
Do we really need RU OK? Day in the mining industry?
September 12, 2019, is RU OK? Day. Here’s what you need to know to help raise awareness of mental illness in the mining industry.
Don’t believe what you hear: Kalgoorlie’s rebound
A lot of people are talking about the future of Kalgoorlie at the moment. We’ve spoken to some experts who tell us why the future looks bright!
How to handle mining job offers, acceptances and counteroffers
Negotiating offers and acceptances in the mining industry can be tricky. Here’s what you need to know, and what to do!
What are the top reasons people leave their mining jobs?
Find out why most mining employees leave their jobs, according to a survey of more than 600 people working in the industry.
by Steve Heather · Aug 27, 2019
7 big ideas to help solve the Kalgoorlie (in WA) FIFO crisis
Candidates for mining jobs just don’t want to move to Kalgoorlie. Here are 7 big ideas that could help make residential mining jobs more attractive.
by Steve Heather · Aug 26, 2019
Employment and mining: April 2019 Quarterly update
Take a close look at Mining People’s data to see the state of mining industry employment in Australia in 2019.
by Shane Moore · Aug 21, 2019
Which is better, a permanent or contract mining job?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking a contract mining job instead of a permanent one?
by Peter Mazzucato · Aug 20, 2019
New children’s book explains FIFO work for families
A new children’s book written by a second-generation FIFO worker will help parents explain the FIFO lifestyle to kids growing up in mining families.
by Dan Hatch · Aug 20, 2019
How do employers stay ahead in the mining recruitment race?
With a mining skills shortage looming, the experience jobseekers have when engaging with your company could make all the difference.
Diggers 2019 day 3: An evolution in maturity
Diggers and Dealers has wrapped up for another year with an overwhelming sense that the lessons of the last boom and bust cycle have been learned.
by Dan Hatch · Aug 08, 2019